The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia clarified that the system allows the conversion of a visit visa to a regular residence for children under the age of 18, in the event that both parents hold a regular residence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and confirmed that the procedures are carried out according to the regulations and instructions in force..
The "Passports" confirmed through their official customer service account on the X platform that the regulation aims to facilitate the legal procedures for resident families and to unify the status of their members in a manner that ensures their family and social stability within the kingdom. They emphasized the importance of submitting applications through the designated official channels, to ensure their prompt and accurate completion..
The clarification came in response to an inquiry by a resident, who explained that his wife is a resident in the kingdom and they have a son holding a family visit visa, and inquired about the possibility of converting it to permanent residence, and the Passports confirmed that this is possible within the included categories in accordance with the regulations and instructions..
